Yalda (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2020, Yalda is a drama film directed by Massoud Bakhshi, running about 89 minutes. “A Night for Forgiveness” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maryam accidentally killed her husband Nasser and is sentenced to death. The only person who can save her is Mona, Nasser's daughter. All Mona has to do is appear on a TV show and forgive Maryam. But forgiveness proves difficult when they are forced to relive the past.
Who’s in it. Yalda stars Sadaf Asgari as Maryam, Behnaz Jafari as Mona, Babak Karimi as Ayat and Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee as la mère, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Yalda has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yalda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yalda tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yalda (2020)?
- In US, Yalda is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yalda worth watching?
- Yalda holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yalda?
- Yalda stars Sadaf Asgari, Behnaz Jafari, Babak Karimi, Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee and Forough Ghajebeglou.
- When was Yalda released?
- Yalda was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.